Home Before Dark
Originally released in 1997. Home Before Dark is a feature film. directed by Maureen Foley.
Starring Stephanie Castellarin, Brian Delate, and Ellen Stone
Synopsis
It's 1963 in rural Massachusetts, and Nora James has the usual worries of an eleven year-old girl:lipstick, first crushes, staying out of trouble at school...not easy when your teacher is the elderly Sister Concilia. And even harder when your parents are struggling to heal from an almost unbearable loss. Then tragedy strikes another Massachusetts family, the Kennedys, and shatters the fragile bonds holding the James family together, Nora, sent to live with her brittle Aunt Rose, soon learns who she is, what she wants, and what she must do to achieve it. She makes a decision that is both cruel and courageous. Nora's choice unlocks the way to what amounts to the rescue of her family. (Maureen Foley, writer/director of the film)
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home Before Dark about?
It's 1963 in rural Massachusetts, and Nora James has the usual worries of an eleven year-old girl:lipstick, first crushes, staying out of trouble at school...not easy when your teacher is the elder...
Who directed Home Before Dark?
Home Before Dark was directed by Maureen Foley.
How long is Home Before Dark?
Home Before Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Home Before Dark released?
Home Before Dark was released on September 27, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Home Before Dark?
The main cast of Home Before Dark includes Stephanie Castellarin, Brian Delate, Ellen Stone, Katharine Ross, Patricia Kalember.